Hot and mostly dry weather will spread across the region into the upcoming weekend, with only a few isolated late day thunderstorms expected. Some of these could become quite strong and possibly severe this afternoon and evening along the Colorado Kansas border, producing wind gusts to around 60 MPH and hail up to the size of a quarter. Wind will be generally light across the region, with occasional breezes providing some relief from the heat. Temperatures will remain well above average into early next week, with near record high temperatures possible over the weekend. High temperatures this afternoon will range from the 80s to low 90s across the eastern plains and mid 60s to around 80 across the mountain valleys and the Palmer Divide.